This continuing education course will discuss some of the current trends in plant-based eating, examine some of the potential health benefits associated with plant-based eating, and set out specific strategies for parents interested in raising vegetarian or vegan children.

Course content was written by Sharon Palmer, RD, a contributing editor at Today’s Dietitian, a freelance food and nutrition writer in southern California, and the author of The Plant-Powered Diet.

Course details

CDR Credit:1.00

Course opens:Thu, Jan 17 2013

Course expires:Sun, Jan 17 2016

Cost:$50.00

Learning objectives

After completing this continuing education course, nutrition professionals should be able to:

Discuss recent trends in the popularity of plant-based diets.

List and discuss three nutrients of concern for children who eat a vegetarian or a vegan diet.

List and discuss two potential benefits of vegetarian or vegan diets for children.

Provide nutritional recommendations to clients who want to have their infants or toddlers consume a vegetarian or vegan diet.